A Visit from Aunt Lisa
Posted: January 9, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized 3 Comments
Lisa cuddles Cookie.
We had a visitor today! Another lap to sit on , another pair of arms to cuddle and hands to pet! Never mind that Lisa DiGioia-Nutini from Mexico Lindo was here to help me with my wireless router installation and setting up my network, her first visit was with all the cats in the house—with the exception of Kelly who was visiting Narnia at the time. Even thought the black cats greeted her, Cookie comes first, and I don’t need to explain why.
Cookie has been feeling WONDERFUL lately, and lately once again manages to get herself up onto and into her favorite places, like my desk. The best thing about Cookie is that she’s always been one of the friendliest kitties I’ve ever known, and while she doesn’t always like to be held, a nice wool sweater, lots of hair and arms accustomed to older kitties will convince her a big extended hug is worth her time. Feels like mom? Maybe so. Lisa was rewarded with Cookie’s nice round rolling purr as she watched my computer load things. I know tortoiseshell kitties generally have an attitude, and Cookie and even Kelly can act as if they do, but they really don’t. I’ve included a little slide show below of Cookie visiting with Lisa and getting her cuddles, and then the Fantastic Four.
The Fantastic Four had their visit with Aunt Lisa as well!
The three boys practically shoved each other out of the way for attention, Mewsette needs to show some restraint.
When you approach my door, be certain that you are being watched. And that when you enter the door, you must greet the cats first, only then can you talk to me. The Four watched Lisa get out of her car and walk up to the door, then come inside! Once I opened the door it was all good, and the boys raced to the end of the table for attention from our visitor. Mewsette is a deep thinker and needed to ponder the situation and study Lisa, as you can see. It’s hard to tell there are three black cats there, but trust me, they can pack themselves into a space suited for one cat. Lisa did get to see Mimi, but the photo wasn’t good.
Here’s a little slideshow of them watching Lisa approach, then greeting, then getting a little gift!
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Daily Sketch: Confusing Cuddle Puddle
Posted: January 9, 2012 Filed under: animal artwork, black cats, cats, daily sketch, giuseppe, original artwork | Tags: black cats, cat art, cat sketches, cats, charcoal sketch, three cats sleeping Leave a comment
Confusing Cuddle Puddle, vine charcoal © B.E. Kazmarski
I made the mistake of turning on the little high-intensity work lamps today, and this was the result. See if you can figure out how many cats are here and just how they are positioned.
Seeing them curled up under my work lamps was the second biggest inspiration to do daily sketches, probably because I see them that way every day. Four of them piled up was my second daily sketch entitled Reticulated Kitties. (Sleeping on the bed was the first.)
At least when they’re sleeping they hold still long enough for me to get everything in the right place. Yes, a pile of black cat, and they are so close they might as well all be one.
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